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0 Politics Israel

After Mamdani win, socialists look to challenge Democratic incumbents in NYC

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 12 Nov

Zohran Mamdani's recent election victory as mayor of New York City has invigorated the democratic socialist movement, prompting efforts to challenge pro-Israel Democratic incumbents in upcoming midterm elections.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Feminist vs. Jewish: These women say NYC’s mayoral election is forcing a painful choice

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 30 Oct

In the New York City mayoral election, Jewish women voters face a dilemma that pits their feminist values against their Jewish identity.

0 Culture History

Loehmann’s department store, a Jewish shopping staple, makes a comeback

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 13 Aug

Loehmanns, a beloved New York-based discount department store with deep ties to the Jewish community, is making a comeback following its closure in 2014.

0 Television/Film Culture

How Jews shaped the Western – and how the Western shaped Jews

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 4 May

Jewish influence on the Western movie genre is explored in Jonathan Friedmann's new book, "Chai Noon: Jews and the Cinematic Wild West."

0 Politics Antisemitism

Who would protect New York Jews better? Cuomo and Lander trade attacks on the campaign trail

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 2 Apr

In the heated race for New York City's mayoral seat, candidates Brad Lander and Andrew Cuomo clash over their commitments to the Jewish community, focusing on strategies to combat rising antisemitism and support for Israel.

0 Culture Jewish Law

A chance meeting between Delia Ephron and Julianna Margulies begat a subtly Jewish Broadway play

Sarah Rebell in JTA · 3 Jan

A serendipitous meeting between Delia Ephron, an author, and Julianna Margulies, an actress, both of Jewish upbringing, led to a Broadway adaptation of Ephron's memoir, "Left on Tenth."

0 Politics Israel

Democratic Socialists of the New York City Council?

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 20 Jun 2021

The article delves into the increasing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) within New York City's political landscape, particularly in City Council races.